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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,727.29, 326,683.65 and 129,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,727.29, 326,683.65 and 129,297.57 is: 178,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,727.29 : 326,683.65 = 129,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,727.29/326,683.65 = 129,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,727.29x = 326,683.65 × 129,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,727.29x = 42,239,402,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239,402,103.73/236,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,430.64

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